Of course men read the showcases. We also buy Playboy for the articles
I admit up front that I look at the pictures first but it isn't my fault, I have to scroll past the pictures to get to the showcase.
Seriously though, I do read the showcase but the most important thing to me are the reviews. That tells me more about the lady than a showcase ever will. I think it is only natural to look at pictures first, after all, if I am not attracted to you physically then why spend time reading the showcase. I also check out a lady's posts to get an idea of what interests she might have.
After the pics I do the showcase and then move to the reviews. I will even admit to reading some showcases and sites more than once. Dare I say that Fancy's pictures caught my eye and I really fancy her writing skills over all the others I have read.
I am actually disappointed to look at a showcase with nothing in it. It makes me wonder if she isn't interested enough or willing to put in the effort to fill out her showcase will she be willing to put in the effort BCD?